The Gators came into this game just happy to be there, against a heavily favored #2 Alabama. The 29-15 final score made it sound closer than it was, as 'Bama pulled away in the third quarter and never looked back. It was still a thrill to be back in Atlanta for the second year in a row.

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) makes a first down catch as Florida Gators defensive back Keanu Neal (42) defends in the fourth quarter of the SEC championship game between the Florida Gators and Alabama Crimson Tide at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Fans are illuminated in a spot of light at the SEC championship game between the Florida Gators and Alabama Crimson Tide at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass from Florida Gators quarterback Treon Harris (3) in the third quarter of the SEC championship game between the Florida Gators and Alabama Crimson Tide at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jake Coker shares a moment with his mother, Michelle Spires, after beating the Florida Gators 29-15 in the SEC championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Alabama Crimsonette Haley Greene celebrates after her team beat the Florida Gators 29-15 in the SEC championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.